The Little Prince Penguin Books

A pilot stranded in the desert meets a little prince whose travels reveal strange adults, unusual planets and questions that ordinary grown-ups often forget to ask. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's deceptively simple tale moves between wonder and melancholy, exploring friendship, responsibility and what makes something precious. Its layers reward older children and adults, with ideas that feel different each time the story is revisited.

Age suitability and learning: Older children (9-12), Teens & adults (13+). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.